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Bandera de México

/Sounds like "HEH" (as in "help" without "lp") + "feh" (as in "fed" without "d")/

An affectionate way to refer to your dad in Mexico, just like 'jefa' is for mom. Also used respectfully to address any older man on the street, at the market, or at the corner store.

Example

"My jefe lent me the car for the weekend."

"Hey jefe, how much for those tacos?"

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Regional synonyms:
Bandera de Argentina
Bandera de Chile
Bandera de Colombia
Bandera de España
Bandera de México
Bandera de Perú
Bandera de Venezuela
Jefe
Bandera de Argentina
Bandera de Chile
Bandera de Colombia
Bandera de España
Bandera de México
Bandera de Perú
Bandera de Venezuela

/Sounds like "HEH" (as in "help" without "lp") + "feh" (as in "fed" without "d")/

The person in charge at work who makes the decisions. Also used informally to respectfully address any stranger on the street — the taco guy, the taxi driver, or the mechanic.

Example

"My boss gave me the day off."

"Some tacos al pastor, jefe."

Regional synonyms:
Bandera de México
Jefe

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Bandera de México

Discoteca, bar o club nocturno donde se va a bailar y tomar. En México es la palabra estándar para referirse a un lugar de fiesta nocturna, sin connotación negativa.